{"product_id":"the-quilters-apprentice","title":"The Quilter's Apprentice","description":"\u003cb\u003eJennifer Chiaverini's bestselling Elm Creek Quilts series starts with \u003ci\u003eThe Quilter's Apprentice\u003c\/i\u003e, a timeless tale of family, friendship, and forgiveness as two women weave the disparate pieces of their lives into a bountiful and harmonious whole, and begin the legacy of the Elm Street Quilters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen Sarah McClure and her husband, Matt, move to Waterford, Pennsylvania, she hopes to make a fresh start in the small college town. Unable to find a job both practical and fulfilling, she takes a temporary position at Elm Creek Manor helping its reclusive owner Sylvia Compson prepare her family estate for sale and after the death of her estranged sister. Sylvia is also a master quilter and, as part of Sarah's compensation, offers to share the secrets of her creative gifts with the younger woman. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDuring their lessons, the intricate, varied threads of Sylvia's life begin to emerge. It is the story of a young wife living through the hardships and agonies of the World War II home front; of a family torn apart by jealousy and betrayal; of misunderstanding, loss, and a tragedy that can never be undone. As the bond between them deepens, Sarah resolves to help Sylvia free herself from remembered sorrows and restore her life--and her home--to its former glory. In the process, she confronts painful truths about her own family, even as she creates new dreams for the future. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJust as the darker sections of a quilt can enhance the brighter ones, the mistakes of the past can strengthen understanding and lead the way to new beginnings. A powerful debut by a gifted storyteller, \u003ci\u003eThe Quilter's Apprentice \u003c\/i\u003etells a timeless tale of family, friendship, and forgiveness as two women weave the disparate pieces of their lives into a bountiful and harmonious whole.\r","brand":"Jennifer Chiaverini","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44444339306732,"sku":"9781416556992","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/1791\/3068\/files\/9781416556992.jpg?v=1720745968","url":"https:\/\/intl.allstora.com\/products\/the-quilters-apprentice","provider":"Allstora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}